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12 tracked stock indexes•0 at ATH•Average drawdown: -11.8%

Current peak-to-trough drawdowns, correction levels, and historical crash data across global equity benchmarks.

KOSPI

^KS11South Korea
-37.64%
Bear Market
Last Close
5,683.80pts
Peak (ATH)
9,114.55
135 days below peak
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PHLX Semiconductor

^SOXUSA
-29.83%
Bear Market
Last Close
10,268.70pts
Peak (ATH)
14,634.70
135 days below peak
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Hang Seng

^HSIHong Kong
-27.85%
Bear Market
Last Close
23,919.50pts
Peak (ATH)
33,154.10
3204 days below peak
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Nikkei 225

^N225Japan
-14.06%
Correction
Last Close
62,188.60pts
Peak (ATH)
72,366.30
132 days below peak
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Nifty 50

^NSEIIndia
-8.99%
Pullback
Last Close
23,960.60pts
Peak (ATH)
26,328.60
306 days below peak
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Nasdaq 100

^NDXUSA
-8.93%
Pullback
Last Close
28,437.20pts
Peak (ATH)
31,224.50
29 days below peak
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S&P/ASX 200

^AXJOAustralia
-4.71%
Minor Dip
Last Close
8,834.50pts
Peak (ATH)
9,271.60
90 days below peak
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Euro Stoxx 50

^STOXX50EEurozone
-4.36%
Minor Dip
Last Close
6,265.71pts
Peak (ATH)
6,551.22
85 days below peak
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Dow Jones

^DJIUSA
-1.83%
Minor Dip
Last Close
53,356.10pts
Peak (ATH)
54,349.10
91 days below peak
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S&P 500

^GSPCUSA
-1.67%
Minor Dip
Last Close
7,688.62pts
Peak (ATH)
7,818.93
29 days below peak
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S&P/TSX Composite

^GSPTSECanada
-1.67%
Minor Dip
Last Close
36,341.40pts
Peak (ATH)
36,957.60
71 days below peak
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DAX 40

^GDAXIGermany
-0.50%
Minor Dip
Last Close
26,437.70pts
Peak (ATH)
26,570.00
68 days below peak
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Stock Index Drawdown Levels

Benchmark equity indexes follow classic market definitions for routine pullbacks, corrections, and bear markets.

Minor Dip
0% to -5%

Routine short-term fluctuation occurring multiple times each year.

Gain to ATHUp to +5.3%
Pullback
-5% to -10%

Moderate equity pullback representing standard multi-month consolidation.

Gain to ATH+5.3% to +11.1%
Correction
-10% to -20%

Formal market correction occurring on average every 1 to 2 years.

Gain to ATH+11.1% to +25%
Bear Market
< -20%

Official bear market territory featuring significant peak-to-trough decline.

Gain to ATH> +25%

Indexes Drawdown Analysis & Historical Crash Context

Historical Bear Markets & Deepest Crashes

Major equity benchmarks have experienced multiple deep cyclical crashes over recent decades. The 2000–2002 Dot-Com collapse sent the Nasdaq 100 down -82.9% and the S&P 500 down -49.1%. The 2007–2009 Global Financial Crisis drove the S&P 500 to a -56.8% trough, the Euro Stoxx 50 down -60.1%, DAX 40 down -54.8%, Nifty 50 down -59.9%, and S&P/ASX 200 down -54.0%. In March 2020, the COVID crash collapsed the Dow Jones -37.1% and S&P/TSX Composite -37.4% in under 40 days. During the 2021–2022 cycle, the PHLX Semiconductor (^SOX) plunged -45.8%, KOSPI fell -34.8%, and Hang Seng deepened its multi-year drawdown to -55.4%.

Typical Pullback Frequency

For broad benchmarks like the S&P 500, Dow Jones, DAX 40, S&P/TSX, and ASX 200, pullbacks of -5% to -8% occur 2 to 3 times per year. Corrections of -10% to -20% happen roughly once every 1.5 to 2 years, while cyclical bear markets exceeding -20% occur every 6 to 8 years on average during recessions. High-beta tech, semiconductor, and Asian export benchmarks (Nasdaq 100, SOX, KOSPI, Hang Seng) experience -10% to -20% corrections roughly 1.5 times more frequently.

Historical Recovery Timelines

Routine corrections of -10% to -15% historically recover to all-time highs in 3 to 6 months. Cyclical bear markets of -20% to -35% average 18 to 24 months to break even. In contrast, secular valuation bubbles take substantially longer: the Nasdaq 100 required 14.9 years (5,455 days) to reclaim its March 2000 peak, while Japan's Nikkei 225 spent 34.2 years (12,488 days) underwater from December 1989 before setting new highs in February 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions about Indexes

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How often do corrections (-10%) and bear markets (-20%) occur in major stock indexes?
Historically across major equity benchmarks like the S&P 500 and Dow Jones: • Routine Pullbacks (-5% to -10%): Occur 2 to 3 times per year on average and represent normal consolidation during bull markets. • Market Corrections (-10% to -20%): Happen roughly once every 1.5 to 2 years, typically triggered by interest rate shifts or geopolitical uncertainty. • Cyclical Bear Markets (-20% or deeper): Occur approximately once every 6 to 8 years, usually accompanying economic recessions or systemic liquidity contractions. High-beta benchmarks like the Nasdaq 100 and PHLX Semiconductor (^SOX) experience corrections and bear markets roughly 1.5x more frequently than the broad S&P 500.
How do drawdowns differ between broad indexes (S&P 500, Dow) and tech benchmarks (Nasdaq 100, SOX)?
Growth and technology benchmarks carry higher valuation multiples, longer earnings durations, and cyclical operating leverage. During market contractions: • Broad Indexes (S&P 500, Dow Jones): Feature defensive sector diversification (health care, consumer staples, financials) that dampens peak-to-trough volatility. • Tech & Semis (Nasdaq 100, SOX): Suffer deeper peak-to-trough drawdowns—often dropping 25% to 40% during periods when the S&P 500 drops 15% to 20%. Historically, high-beta sectors have exhibited greater volatility in both directions, experiencing both deeper drawdowns and sharper recoveries.
How long do major stock indexes take to recover to new all-time highs?
Historical recovery timeframes depend directly on drawdown severity: • Routine Corrections (-10% to -15%): Typically recover back to all-time highs within 3 to 6 months. • Cyclical Bear Markets (-20% to -35%): Historically required an average of 18 to 24 months to fully recover peak valuations. • Secular Crashes (>40%, such as the 2000 Dot-Com crash or 2008 GFC): Took 4 to 14 years for nominal price recovery (the Nasdaq 100 required nearly 15 years to surpass its March 2000 peak).
How do automated drawdown alerts work for stock indexes?
Drawdown Tracker monitors official daily closing levels across major stock benchmarks (including the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones) and dispatches automated email alerts when an index crosses your selected drawdown threshold (such as -5%, -10%, or -20%) or reclaims its all-time high. Alerts are evaluated daily after official market close to eliminate intraday wick noise. Each active subscription includes an automatic 24-hour notification cooldown to prevent repetitive emails during extended market downturns.